Winston's fury
OPINION: When it comes to New Zealand's foreign relations, Foreign Minister Winston Peters likes to make all the big calls; remember the sacking of Phil Goff as the Ambassador to London?
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OPINION: Prime Minister Christopher Luxon has been on a charm offensive with farmers.
Last week, he held several meetings with farmers - one in Hawke's Bay and one in Waikato.
With a general election less than 12 months away, the fight for the rural vote is underway.
Milking It understands in some parts of the country - like Southland - National is facing intense competition from none other than its two coalition partners - ACT and NZ First.
OPINION: When it comes to New Zealand's foreign relations, Foreign Minister Winston Peters likes to make all the big calls; remember the sacking of Phil Goff as the Ambassador to London?
OPINION: When he promised an Indian FTA in his first term, Prime Minister Christopher Luxon was really putting it all on red for the win. Against the odds (and with help from Todd McClay and others), he has thumbed his nose at the many doubters by closing just such a deal before Christmas – a move that will change the narrative around the PM and could help him win the election.
Primary sector leaders have welcomed the announcement of a Free Trade Agreement (FTA) between India and New Zealand.
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